How to Pronounce "cranes"
word
ˈkɹeɪnz
KRAYNZ
kɹˈeɪnz
KRAYNZ
Definition
Plural of 'crane'. Can mean tall machines for lifting heavy things, or large birds with long legs and necks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹeɪnz
British English
kɹˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The cranes at the harbor move heavy containers.
We saw several cranes flying over the lake.
The construction site has two large cranes.
Every spring, thousands of cranes migrate through this valley.